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Singapore reports 23 new cases of coronavirus, taking tally to 455
Singapore reported 23 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of infections to 455.
Most of the new cases were imported.
Authorities announced that short-term visitors will no longer be allowed to transit or enter Singapore.
This measure aims to contain the virus spread and prioritize citizens returning from abroad.
The city state previously reported 47 new cases on Saturday, reaching a total of 432 infections and recording its first two COVID-19 related deaths.
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Singapore will ban all short-term visitors from entering or transiting the country starting before midnight of March 23 to curb the spread of COVID-19 and preserve healthcare resources.
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Two more Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19 in Singapore, bringing the total number of Filipino nationals in the country with the virus to 13.
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The Singaporean government has advised its citizens to travel with caution to the Philippines due to imported COVID-19 cases.
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Thailand reported 111 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, increasing the total number of cases to 1,045.
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Mainland China reported 47 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, a drop from 78 a day earlier, with all new cases being imported from overseas.
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